Shell's Sentiments

When your child shows you her art project and tell you, you are her inspiration.  Watching her discover her own voice has been interesting. Seeing this and knowing that the inner voice in her head is cheering her own instead of breaking her down has made it all worth it. Keep encouraging your babies, no matter how old they are. There is always hope to change the inner critic into an inner cheerleader.

Don't let the world put fomo in your head. It is OK to rest and just be. There will be another pretty day.Today was a great day to...Soak up some sunBreath in some fresh airGo on a hikeCatch up on yard workPlant some flowers

Oh sweet child of mine....Walking into Walmart one afternoon Darcee dragged me over to the bikes to tell me a something. Her thought process was that in the 90's when people didn't have cars they used those cute little pouches to carrying all their items in. Oh where did I go wrong with her!

The sun came out, and the day was warm. And it is OK if you didn't take advantage of it.I had every intention of spending some time outdoors. Soaking up some good Ole vitamin d and fresh air.

As the snow outside finally begins to melt, many people are excited for the return to normal life. However, this author is feeling quite the opposite. They express how they will miss the slow days, the time to relax and indulge in hobbies like puzzles, and the opportunity to cook full meals for their family. They reflect on how they didn't realize how much they were craving rest until they were forced to slow down. Now that the snow is melting, they are not ready to return to full schedules and are secretly hoping for another "weather" closure to enjoy one more day of peace. They are determined to hold on to the peace they experienced during the snowpocalypse as they navigate the journey back into the real world

Discover the inspiring journey of we became a franchise owner of a Postal Annex. After initially considering starting a UPS store and experiencing obstacles, we stumbled upon the Postal Annex concept. At first unsure, the idea persisted in their mind until they finally decided to revisit it. Despite a tumultuous year filled with ups and downs, they took the leap and became franchise owners in May of 2023. Reflecting on their journey, they realized the importance of trusting in divine timing and learning to let go of control.

Just because the date on the calendar says January 1 doesn't mean you need to have your year planned out.It is all OK if you don't have goals to go after, yet.It is alright if you haven't picked a word for the year.

Here it is a little after 9 am  on Christmas morning and there are at least 2 kiddos still asleep. I wonder if they are over the Christmas magic. It is little bittersweet. I am sure I w

Elf on the shelf is usually a pain in my....Most days its one of those things I wish I never started. But last night's adventure brought many laughs. 

While we may not have the same physical strength as Popeye, our mental and emotional strength is unparalleled. The only reason we doubt our own power is because we measure ourselves against someone else's struggles, forgetting that they are not our own. Instead, the post encourages us to focus on what we have already overcome and face our fears head-on with confidence and a smile. It's time to embrace our true strength and do the things that scare us.